My daughter-in-law said, “My whole family is spending Christmas here; it’s only 25 people.” I smiled and replied, “Perfect. I’m going on vacation. You can cook and clean—I’m not a servant.” She turned pale, but the real surprise was still to come.
Perfect.” The word hung in the air, heavy and absolute, slicing through the tension in my kitchen like a butcher’s knife. I spoke it softly, almost a whisper, but it …
My daughter-in-law said, “My whole family is spending Christmas here; it’s only 25 people.” I smiled and replied, “Perfect. I’m going on vacation. You can cook and clean—I’m not a servant.” She turned pale, but the real surprise was still to come. Read More